Jerusalem
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been operating in Israel since 1982 and began its Palestinian work in 1994. With an Israeli-Palestinian team in a joint office in Jerusalem the foundation aims to be a platform of innovation for enhancing freedom in society, strengthening dialogue with the European Union and contributing to the advancement of Israeli-Palestinian dialogue. Together with our partners, we want to strengthen liberal values like the rule of law, respect of human dignity with civil and human rights, market economy principles and entrepreneurship and a democratic culture of tolerance and pluralism.
News
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Exchange of Blows between Israel and Iran: Perspectives from the Region
The escalation between Israel, Iran and the USA is shaking up the Middle East, revealing global risks and raising the question of whether regional stability and genuine peace are even possible.
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Healing Amidst Rupture: NATAL’s Work Supporting Israelis Through War and Trauma
Since the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, many Israelis have been under severe psychological strain. In an interview, Ifat Morad from NATAL reports on how psychosocial support creates hope and stability in everyday war life.
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Israel-Iran war: Is the regime in Tehran about to fall?
The war between Israel and Iran is changing the regional dynamic. Lt. Col. (ret.) Danny Citrinovitch analyzes why America's role now determines the success or failure of Israel's strategy.
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Cross-Border Dialogue on Liberal Values
In a time of growing geopolitical tension and polarization, a delegation of Israeli liberal politicians embarked on a week-long journey to Brussels and Berlin to deepen dialogue with European allies.
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Understanding Jerusalem’s Volatile Reality
Our joint publication with the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research: a comprehensive study that sheds light on one of the most sensitive flashpoints in the Israeli-Palestinian context.
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Remembering October 7th
14 months ago, Hamas terrorists brutally attacked Israel on the 7th of October 2023. Ariel Segal, senior political advisor to Yair Lapid, chairman of Yesh Atid, Israel's liberal party, shares her thoughts.
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An Identity Crisis for Israeli Liberals
Since Netanyahu’s religious nationalist government came to power at the end of 2022, the foundations of Israeli democracy have been under attack. Many liberals are calling for the government to resign. The Israel-Gaza war has not only changed the political landscape in Israel, but it also opened up a conflict between liberal individualism and illiberal collectivism. The international community is divided - and Israeli liberals are struggling to find their place.
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Requests For Proposals
In order to conduct our projects in 2025, the FNF Jerusalem Office requires proposals from potential service providers and partners. Please contact us if you want to apply for any of the following.
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From Resilience to Leadership
Together with our partners at the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, we are proud to mark the conclusion of the second cycle of our Resilience Workshop Series for Arab Students.
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Requests For Proposals
In order to conduct our projects in 2025, the FNF Jerusalem Office requires proposals from potential service providers and partners. Please contact us if you want to apply for any of the following.
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FNF Jerusalem joining Freedom Games in Poland
It was a great pleasure and honour to organise a panel discussion during the Freedom Games in Lodz, Poland. The Freedom Games conference brings together Liberals from across Europe.
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Young Palestinian East Jerusalemites in Israeli Academia
A precise analysis of the increasing enrollment of East Jerusalem Palestinian students in Israeli higher education institutions in recent years and examines the impact of the ongoing war on the trend.
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Celebrating International Youth Day
We are pleased to work with the Palestinian Youth Forum for Freedom and Democracy (PYFD) in hosting the conference, "Challenges of Palestinian Youth," held at the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
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From Memory to Action – How to Act when Never Again is Now?
Since the October 7th Hamas terror attacks, the world has been witnessing a new dimension of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments, which indeed makes us wonder, whether Never Again is not already here and now.
This was one of the main questions in our panel discussion, in collaboration with the Rubinstein Center for Constitutional Challenges at the Reichman University in Herzliya, to which we invited leading thought leaders from Germany, Great Britain and Poland.
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Never Again: How do Collective Traumas form Constitutional and International Order?
The Imperative of “Never Again” established a new international order and constitutional standards after the Second World War and the unprecedented genocide of the Jews in Europe. How have these traumatic experiences affected victims and perpetrators, their following generations, their perceptions of right and wrong? How are traumas of the past reflected in constitutional frameworks, our national narratives and identities and what role do they play in new conflicts?
Social Media
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Rising attacks on Christians in Jerusalem? It’s time to face the data—and act. 📊 Tomorrow, Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 17:00-19:00 (Zoom), together with our partner, Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, we’re unveiling the Rossing Center’s 2024 report and a fresh survey on violence, freedom of worship, and the daily reality of Jerusalemite Christians. 🔸 Why it matters Jerusalem’s Old City—especially the Armenian Quarter—has seen a troubling rise in harassment and assaults. Dozens of incidents in 2024 alone threaten the city’s delicate tapestry of faiths and cultures. 🔸 What you’ll hear • Hanna Bendkowski shares the newest data on attacks and attitudes. • Dr. Amnon Ramon offers historical and policy insight. • Atty. Kivork Nalbandian speaks for the Armenian community. • Dr. Salim Munayer dives into identity and migration trends. • Dr. Sourayda Mansour-Asad reflects on social and family impacts. 🔸 Why your voice counts Freedom of worship and shared space cannot be protected by statistics alone. We need policymakers, educators, faith leaders, journalists, and every stakeholder rooted in East Jerusalem to weigh in and craft solutions grounded in liberal values: tolerance, rule of law, and individual dignity. 👉 Register now: https://forms.gle/p5U2pitrqaymaw6T8 Can’t attend? Share this post—awareness is the first step toward change. #FreedomOfWorship #SharedJerusalem
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We just wrapped up an amazing AI tools workshop with in Tel Aviv — and we’re buzzing with ideas! 💡 At FNF Jerusalem, we believe innovation isn’t a luxury — it’s our responsibility. With the right tools, we can amplify liberal voices, connect across borders, and tackle big challenges in a smarter way. Big thanks to Let's AI - בינה מלאכותית for the inspiration — we’re ready to put AI to work for freedom and peace. #FutureIsLiberal
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Imagine slipping into someone else’s shoes, literally seeing the world through their eyes—and walking out determined to change it. That’s what “Educate Me – In Dialogue We Progress” just made possible for 200 Palestinian teens in five schools in Ramallah and Jerusalem. Why now? More than half of Palestinian adolescents report anxiety and a fading hope for the future. Political restrictions, economic barriers, and gender-based cyber-abuse only deepen the challenge. What did we do? 📽️ 3 original VR films plunged students into real-life stories of cyberbullying, digital blackmail, and everyday gender bias. 📚 10 interactive lessons in the Gender Reality app turned headsets into heart-sets. 🎙️ Nisaa FM radio episodes put student reflections on-air. We hope this Partnership with Nisaa FM and the Palestinian Ministry of Education is just the start, and that we can reach many more schools in the future! 🙏🙏🙏 Join the dialogue: 🗣️ If you could write the next VR scene to fight discrimination, what stereotype would you break? Drop your idea below!
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